UNICEF Vacancies

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Water & Environmental Sanitation Specialist, NOD

Vacancy number: VN-NGR-05-2011

UNICEF Nigeria seeks the services of experienced Water & Environmental Sanitation Specialist that will be responsible for the development, planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the sanitation and hygiene component of the Water & Environmental Sanitation sector within the Nigeria country programme. The incumbent is expected to contribute to the overall achievement of targets in the FGN-UNICEF country programme as it relates to Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH).

Minimum qualification & competencies:

• Advanced university degree in Water, Environmental Sanitation, Public Health or a related technical field. .

• Eight years progressively responsible professional work experience at the national level in programme planning, management, monitoring, and evaluation in water and environmental sanitation.

• Current knowledge of the latest developments and technology in sanitation and hygiene sector.

• Proven ability to conceptualize, develop, plan and manage programmes, as well as to impart knowledge and teach skills.

• Leadership, teamwork abilities, managerial and supervisory skills

• Good analytical, negotiating, communication and advocacy and networking skills.

• Ability to make timely and quality judgments and decisions, maturity and cultural sensitivity.

• Demonstrated ability to work in a multi-cultural environment and establish harmonious and effective working relationships both within and outside the organization.

• Computer skills, including internet navigation and various office applications.

• Initiative, passion and commitment to UNICEF’s mission and professional values.

If you are interested in the position and meet the requirements, please forward your application in a sealed envelope marked ‘confidential’ quoting the vacancy number addressed to:
The Human Resources Manager, UNICEF, UN House, Plot 617/618, Central Area District, P.M.B 2851, Garki Abuja by close of business on Tuesday, 21 June 2011.

Your application should include a completed UN Personal History Form (which can be downloaded from here); your curriculum vitae with your current detailed contact information to include a telephone number & email address and a one-page summary statement that describes how your experience and qualification relate to the job description above.

Deadline for application: 21 June 2011

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Executive Assistant, GS 5

Vacancy number: VN-NGR-06-2011

UNICEF Nigeria seeks the services of experienced Executive Assistant, that will under the general supervision of the Chief, Field Office (CFO), organize and provide administrative support to the D-Field Office, Bauchi.

Minimum qualification & competencies:

• Completion of secondary education; proven shorthand and typing ability; through knowledge of modern office procedures; ability to operate word-processing equipment may be required. Knowledge of protocol.

• Five years progressive experience in administrative work which should have provided good knowledge of administrative practices and procedures.

• Very good knowledge of English. Knowledge of one or other UN working languages, an asset. Knowledge of local language of the duty station is desirable.

• Computer literacy with database management, knowledge of spreadsheet and word processing required.

• Good oral and written communication skills

• Excellent time management and organising skills.

• Good knowledge of administrative rules & regulations.

• Ability to work effectively and harmoniously in an international and multicultural environment is desirable.

• Good interpersonal skills

• Initiative, passion and commitment to UNICEF’s mission and professional values.

If you are interested in the position and meet the requirements, please forward your application in a sealed envelope marked ‘confidential’ quoting the vacancy number addressed to:

The Human Resources Manager, UNICEF, UN House, Plot 617/618, Central Area District, P.M.B 2851, Garki Abuja by close of business on Tuesday, 21 June 2011.Your application should include a completed UN Personal History Form (which can be downloaded from here); your curriculum vitae with your current detailed contact information to include a telephone number & email address and a one-page summary statement that describes how your experience and qualification relate to the job description above.

CLICK HERE: UNICEF Nigeria - About UNICEF Nigeria - Executive Assistant, GS 5.

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